Malva Belle Best Crystal Glass Nail File – Long Lasting Double Sided Tempered Glass File - Professional Salon Manicure/Pedicure Filing Tool for Natural Nails - Pastel Lilac (2 mm)

I've been using the same file since 2019 and it's still yet to show any signs of wear and tear! I've since bought more so I can have one handy in my handbag and for travel, also including a handy one for the opposite end of the house for nail snag/break emergencies! I am 100% not someone who is groomed to the nth degree, my nails are shortish and natural, but everyone needs a nail file to prevent nail based injuries and look at least smartish, so as someone who's not that into looks I never felt that investing in anything like nail files was worth it, but I have found after trying some cheaper options there really is a lot to be said about the quality of these files, the grain is finer than cheap files so you get much smoother results, with less effort. To clean you can rinse them under the tap, or tap the file gently on a forgiving surface like (in my case) a cork mat, and there's no concern about it rusting or affecting the performance of the file.I don't know how they would perform on nail extensions, but I can confirm that for natural nails, they have been the better glass files out of a lot of cheaper brands and I have recommended them to family and friends, some of whom borrowed mine and been impressed with the smoothness and efficiency. I'm glad they come with a hard case as well, it's not the most sturdy case but it works well at keeping my files safe when not in use, and conveniently it has a hole in the bottom so any nail dust remnants can be expelled instead of building up inside. They last well, look nice and do the job required exactly as I need them to so I wouldn't hesitate to buy another when the time (and price) is right!

l wanted a nail file with a cover to protect the pretty fabric on the inside of my handbag, I also wanted to try a glass nail file so this fitted the bill perfectly.It's a great size and good value for money. You can spend more but this is all I needed. The case is adequate, elegant and compact so fits my make-up bag and handbag well, unlike the normal emery boards that always stick out.The glass file is very effective - it doesn't look it because the surface of the file is very smooth but as soon as you start to file you can see how very effective it is with very little effort.I do feel that my nails are stronger since using this (over standard emery boards) but my nails are still recovering from having gel on for most of last summer so it might just be that they are back to where they should be! Either way, this is a very good file for the money, it works very well and it looks good. All positives!

The Cases sometimes don’t close properly. The files are great do a great job.

These are the best glass files I’ve come across. They’re not as coarse as others and give you a smooth finish.

Lovely nail file and even better as it is protected in cover.

Nothing special, a normal emery board is just as good and much cheaper.

This has quickly become my new favourite nail file.It's sturdy and glides over the nails really well without causing too much friction/grating some other files can, which is a massive bonus for me as this feeling goes right through me. It's fine grain leaves my nails feeling smooth and healthy.The case is a hard plastic case and protects the file well enough. Mine survived a 12 hour plane journey and back while only in the case without any issues which I was quite impressed with.The pastle colouring on the file itself is very pretty and acts as a good handle without getting in the way of the file part.Over all it's been that good I brought a few more for myself in different colours and for family as gifts which they loved too

I previously owned the well-known brand “Leighton Denny” file. After six years of weekly use, I accidentally sat on it, ultimately breaking it into half and looking for a replacement as it genuinely was the best file I had ever used with both results and longevity. Unfortunately, the reviews are now less than favourable and are now produced elsewhere (most likely in China), where the quality seems to have massively suffered. I spent a good while scouring Amazon and from countless other similar files but under a different brand to find an acceptable replacement (though I wasn’t sure if anything would come marginally close, as disappointing as this may be). This listing had 9000+ (71% five stars). I’m also cautious of purchasing such items via Amazon as reviews aren’t always genuine. However, here are my HONEST thoughts, whether positive or negative.Pro:______* So far, it hasn’t ripped my nails to shreds, leaving unsightly fraying or splits. The best practice is to use gently and not to use excessive force or pressure as you possibly would use a diamond, metal or standard emery board. I do find it “seals” the free edge pretty well as well as the benefit of being able to file back and forth.* Easily maintained just like other glass files, a little hand soap and a nail brush, I find this method more effective as rubbing your fingers alone doesn’t thoroughly remove build-up. It may exfoliate skin particles back onto the file. Allow to air dry or pat dry with a clean cloth/towel.* This file's advantage over the LD is the pointed end and being slightly thinner by 1mm, which allows for cleaning under the nail, which my previous one couldn’t do due to having a curved design.Con:______* I agree with the other reviews. The “elegant protective case” is cheap and tacky and feels like it could easily break. From what is a somewhat decent file, the case lets it down. I’d highly expect the file to become damaged even if accidentally dropped in its cover.* As with my previous brand of 3mm compared to this file at 2mm, you may still have difficulty getting into the corners of the free edge to shape as it’s still too thick to reach slightly under the nail to do so. Thinner files have this advantage but are prone to unintentional damage and don’t usually come in crystal/glass. So this may not be your only nail file required to do the job, depending on the length of your nails before filing.* Sure, this file felt almost identical out the box to my previous brand, and I was genuinely excited to use it as I may have found a “dupe”. However, you don’t notice the difference in performance until it is used to the point if you have nails that need a fair amount of filing, it takes twice as long. With my LD, I didn’t need to clip my nails and could do a full hand in less than ten minutes. With this file, you certainly will need to cut your nails close to the desired shape unless you want to go back and forth with minimal removal. It’s sufficient for tidying up, but I wouldn’t rely on it alone.Would I recommend it?______As mentioned, I wasn’t expecting this file to be on par with Leighton Denny’s, and sadly, it doesn’t come close in terms of performance but does have a few advantages as mentioned above, but also at just over £5 cheaper, it may be worth it for you. I have only owned this file for around one week, so it would be unfair to comment fully on its longevity compared to six years of usage. I can’t see this lasting six years, but I think you could get a few years of use if looked after and be mindful of where it is stored while not in use (even in its “elegant” case). Is it brilliant? No. Will it last a “lifetime”? As claimed, Unlikely. If you don’t want to risk my usual brand mentioned above due to the quality issues, I’d recommend giving this a try. You may be impressed if you have nothing to compare. Overall, I’m a little disappointed and will most likely purchase another Leighton Denny from a reputable store to see if the quality is any better than buying the one directly from Amazon. If all else fails, I’ll continue to use the broken half of the LD as it’s still in a usable state and can use this file for minor touch-ups that don’t require massive amounts of filing. The disappointment may be my expectations were set high from using my prior brand.Notes:I have read a few reviews “claiming” the file has two sides of different grades of coarseness. This comment is UNTRUE. Both sides are IDENTICAL.